Solar Turbines Incorporated Texas , AL 35020
Posted 1 week ago
Career Area:
Product Support
Job Description:
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Job Description
A Field Service Representative serves as a company technical and administrative representative, deals with customer service assignments including on-site preventative maintenance and inspection service work, major equipment exchanges, responds to call-out services, and performs commissioning activities on Solar gas turbine packages in the service area of the District.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:
Be able to provide preventative maintenance, commissioning, trouble call, diagnostics, and repair services while working independent or in a diverse team environment.
Ensure accurate communications and reporting between immediate Solar management and customer representatives.
Be able to plan and execute major interventions on schedule and within budget.
Be able to work individually or with assigned Field Service Representatives on preventative/corrective maintenance.
Demonstrate the capability to utilize a multidiscipline approach and use sound technical judgment towards maintenance, repair, commissioning and troubleshooting of complex technical problems.
Understand and comply with Solar EHS and customer SAFETY policies and procedures.
Ensure all maintenance and commissioning activities are carried out in accordance with Solar Engineering specifications, recommendations and best practices.
Basic computer skills to include but not limited to the following, word processing programs, spreadsheets, email platforms and other communication tools.
Be capable of reading and using applicable drawings, ladder logic, and technical manuals.
Have a basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
Provide a driving record from the applicable licensing agency.
Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screen and a physical fitness evaluation.
The chosen candidate will currently reside in Midland/Odessa TX.
Minimum Qualifications
The incumbent will have served a recognized apprenticeship or equivalent period of training.
FSR l Will possess a technical qualification e.g. Degree, HNC/ HND, ONC, C&G, Aviation Engineer's license, Marine Engineers Certificate and OR will have 0-3 years experience in a related industry ; FSR ll Will possess a technical qualification e.g. Degree, HNC/ HND, ONC, C&G, Aviation Engineer's license, Marine Engineers Certificate and OR will have 3-5 years experience in a related industry.
Work experience using engineering principles, gas turbine theory and operational practices, control system logic, driven equipment, and processes
Working knowledge and mechanical skill set including the use of hand tools
Willing to travel 75 to 100% of the time
Willing to live/relocate to one of the locations above.
Must possess excellent communication skills to interact face-to-face with colleagues and/or internal and external customers.
Must possess ability to write reports that achieve maximum impact in a timely manner
Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screen and a physical fitness evaluation.
Clean Driving Record (this includes no moving violations within the last 12 months, no "2 point" violations within the last 3 years, and no DUI's within the last 7 years
Preferred Qualifications
Sound understanding of Gas Turbine theory process, gas compressor theory, large generators and operational practice including control system logic and driven equipment processes in general, both upstream and downstream
The ability to program and perform troubleshooting on RSLogix and/or Allen Bradley control systems
Aviation airframe and power plant experience
Technical certification (e.g. Degree, HNC/HND, ONC, C&G, Aviation Engineer's license, Marine Engineer's Certificate, UTI, MMI)
3+ years' experience in a related industry
Military background
3+ years electrical experience
Turbomachinery experience
Problem solving, business acumen, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary for success in this job
Must have demonstrated excellent performance in current and prior positions
Must possess a high energy level, sense of urgency, the ability to work independently or in a team environment
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
August 16, 2024 - September 2, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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